Where the names associated with the signatures found on
short snorters can be determined, they will be listed in
alphabetical order. Names will also be linked to the digital
images of the short snorters in the Virtual Museum.
short snorters can be determined, they will be listed in
alphabetical order. Names will also be linked to the digital
images of the short snorters in the Virtual Museum.
Roll Call Directory
| Featured Veteran... Arthur B. Unruh, USAAF A Staff Sgt. with the Regular Army Air Corps, 15th Air Force, 301st Bombardment Group, Art was a waist gunner assigned to help crew the Flying Fortresses (B-17s) of the 32nd Bombardment Squadron, stationed in the European Theatre, Foggia, Italy. Art was awarded the Silver Star for the valor he and his fellow crewmen displayed on Art's 50th ("Go Home") mission when the 301st and other squadrons were sent in mass to locate and destroy Nazi Germany's aircraft engine factory located in Weiner Neudorf, Austria. Art has compiled his diary and complete collection of records and pictures in his excellent book The Shadow Casters. |
| Art is a docent at the Flying Heritage Collection (where he does an awesome job!) Thanks Art! |
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I recently had the privilege of creating a commemorative short snorter for Art
Unruh to celebrate his "53rd Mission" in a B-17. His kids gave him this gift of flight
on Father's Day 2009. It was only fitting that he have a short snorter of that event.
Unruh to celebrate his "53rd Mission" in a B-17. His kids gave him this gift of flight
on Father's Day 2009. It was only fitting that he have a short snorter of that event.
| BACK of Art Unruh Commemorative Short Snorter |
| FRONT of Art Unruh Commemorative Short Snorter |